Who would have thought we'd ever see the "softer side" of The Cynics? Not this critic, who has followed the group's career for the better part of a decade. But, last night, at their third ever pop-up event (which the group prefers to call a "pouncer"), the four Canines displayed their unique brand of emotion and sincerity and it literally stunned the already surprised audience. The short concert, which was held in front of The Park's new … [Read all...]
Breaking News
OTD in 2016—Alvin Tinamou’s nest reported missing
DEVELOPING STORY Park Police have been called in to search for the nest of Alvin Tinamou. The publisher of The Avian Messenger and organizer of May’s annual Month Without Metaphor reported the nest missing early this afternoon. "He said he walked off for a few minutes and when he returned, the nest and its eggs were gone," said a spokesAnimal for the police. Tinamou positioned the nest close to the offices of The Avian Messenger, a … [Read all...]
OTD in 2015—Noreen’s commencement address: five phrases and one word for you to grow forward with
"Students, families, President, Governors: Thank you. If ever there was one word that could hold a lifetime of advice, it is this: Yield." I stand here today humbled. Humbled by the invitation to speak to you, the graduating class of 2015. Humbled as a Canine who never attended the University of West Terrier or, indeed, any institution of higher learning. Humbled as a Canine who has, in many ways, lived by her wits and, by doing so, has found a … [Read all...]
OTD in 2014—”Phoebic Verses” odds-on favourite to win at Chitter Radio Literary Awards
"Phoebic Verses," The Park's runaway best seller, could net its author a total of three prizes at tomorrow's Chitter Radio Literary Awards. "This is the first time a book of poetry has been entered in more than one category and we are elated," says Kezban Aslan, manager of Kynikos Press, the book's publisher. In fact, the book itself has been nominated in only two categories; the third nomination is for the poet: 2014 breakout star, Phoebe, … [Read all...]
More Park News
OTD in 2015—Chitter Radio Literary Awards: Woodruff Dalmatio’s “Fine Lines and Wrinkles”
SPOTLIGHT ON... Fine Lines and Wrinkles: Standing up for Comedy in the Modern Park by Woodruff Dalmatio 275 pp Kynikos Press On the list of contenders for this year's Chitter Radio Literary … [Read All About It Here...]
OTD in 2012—NIML wow crowd at Park’s first pop-up music event
NIML (Not In My Lifetime) was in fine form on Monday as they wowed the crowd that quickly gathered at The Park's first pop-up music event. It was an ordinary, hazy Monday afternoon, spectators said, … [Read All About It Here...]
OTD in 2016—Tab to take on Tavros with launch of “Liberation Libation” at literary awards
Never one to back down from a fight, celebrity chef and award-winning author Tab Tricolore has announced that he plans to use Wednesday's Chitter Radio Literary Awards to take down his latest … [Read All About It Here...]
Accolades from Margaret Atwood
The Mammalian Daily “Lightens The Morning Cup o’ Gloom,” says Margaret Atwood
